Student Affairs NOW Supervising with Strengths: Leading with Intention & Humanity
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Jun 19, 2025 Anne Brackett and Alicia Wojciuch, co-founders of Strengths University and Gallup-certified strengths coaches, dive into the transformative power of strengths-based leadership. They discuss practical strategies for supervision that prioritize emotional intelligence and inclusivity. The duo highlights the pitfalls of focusing on weaknesses and advocates for cultivating natural talents instead. They share insights on enhancing team dynamics, fostering engagement, and the critical role of self-awareness in inspiring meaningful change in higher education.
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Director Transforms Leadership With Strengths
- A director reshaped her team's priorities based on strengths, reallocating tasks to reduce burnout.
- She implemented one-on-one agendas focusing on strengths, priorities, and energy management.
Strengths Foster Inclusion
- Embracing differences as strengths supports equity and inclusion.
- Intentional reflection on biases helps improve team dynamics and leadership.
Coach Through Strengths Conflicts
- Coach team members to reflect on how their strengths help or hinder work.
- Manage stress to reduce conflict and increase awareness of differing strengths.